Does It Matter Which Team Your Competitive Swimmer Trains With?

Does It Matter Which Team Your Competitive Swimmer Trains With?

Does It Matter Which Team Your Competitive Swimmer Trains With?David Karasek
Published on: 29/06/2026

A change of coach can transform a swimmer without them doing anything differently. Most swim parents focus only on mindset. Here is the bigger lever.

Swimming ParentingCompetitive Swimming
Sprint Freestyle Technique: The Non-Negotiables Phelps, Dressel and Walsh All Share

Sprint Freestyle Technique: The Non-Negotiables Phelps, Dressel and Walsh All Share

Sprint Freestyle Technique: The Non-Negotiables Phelps, Dressel and Walsh All ShareDavid Karasek
Published on: 29/06/2026

Phelps barely moved his upper body. Lochte moved it a lot. Dressel has a huge knee drive. Yet all elite sprint freestylers share the same 6 fundamentals.

Competitive Swimming
What Makes a Fast Swim Start? 3 Things Elite Swimmers Do

What Makes a Fast Swim Start? 3 Things Elite Swimmers Do

What Makes a Fast Swim Start? 3 Things Elite Swimmers DoDavid Karasek
Published on: 12/06/2026

A fast swim start isn't just gym power — it's patience and sequencing. The 3 things elite swimmers do differently off the block, from a study of 140 pros.

Competitive Swimming
How to Improve the Underwater Dolphin Kick (More Hips, Less Knees)

How to Improve the Underwater Dolphin Kick (More Hips, Less Knees)

How to Improve the Underwater Dolphin Kick (More Hips, Less Knees)David Karasek
Published on: 12/06/2026

The fastest underwater dolphin kick starts at the hips, not the knees. The research-backed fix plus 4 drills to build a faster, smoother UDK.

Competitive Swimming